Texts and History Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Which text introduces the Eight Limbs of Yoga?
A
Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
2
Q
What are the Upanishads known for?
A
Exploring the relationship between Atman (self) and Brahman (universal consciousness).
3
Q
What is the Bhagavad Gita’s key philosophical teaching?
A
Act with righteousness (dharma) without attachment to results.
4
Q
Who is the father of classical yoga?
A
Patanjali.
5
Q
What is the Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
A
A classical Hatha Yoga text detailing asanas, pranayama, bandhas, mudras, and chakras.
